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Chiggers: Pests That Affect Human Health

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MF2107 Chiggers: Pests That Affect Human Health

by Robert J. Bauernfeind

  • Published Date: Apr 1995
  • Revision Date: May 2010
Some people report itching within minutes after entering chigger-infested sites although no bite marks are visible until later. The itching begins 3-6 hours after the chigger begins biting. 2 p.
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